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amanda19640

amanda19640

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hi guys, iv noticed my bloods have been more often than not between 6.5-6.7 b4 meals, where as for a good few weeks they were in the 5s, the only thing I think I eating differently is I'm having about 30 g salted peanuts, they say 1.4g carbs per 30gr so thought they would b ok?? Should I not b eating salted peanuts?
 
amanda19640 said:
hi guys, iv noticed my bloods have been more often than not between 6.5-6.7 b4 meals, where as for a good few weeks they were in the 5s, the only thing I think I eating differently is I'm having about 30 g salted peanuts, they say 1.4g carbs per 30gr so thought they would b ok?? Should I not b eating salted peanuts?
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Hi amanda19640,in moderation and the golden rule...if it spikes ..cut it out or cut it down
 
I find that almonds and walnuts don't spike my blood @amanda19640 I eat up to 7 almonds or 5 walnut halves with a 1/2oz cube of cheese for a snack. If you eat them really slowly they are quite satisfying. Hope that helps? X
 
13lizanne said:
I find that almonds and walnuts don't spike my blood @amanda19640 I eat up to 7 almonds or 5 walnut halves with a 1/2oz cube of cheese for a snack. If you eat them really slowly they are quite satisfying. Hope that helps? X
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Yes iv always eaten them since diagnosis, but when I discovered salted peanuts were low thought id b ok but looks doubtful!! Thanks for reply
 
Sometimes portion (size) creep can be a pain - especially with things we like. Are you eating more these days, either generally, or specifically the peanuts?

Otherwise, try, say a week, when you swap the nuts out and a piece of cheese in. If it makes a material difference, you might have some clues.
 
AndBreathe said:
Sometimes portion (size) creep can be a pain - especially with things we like. Are you eating more these days, either generally, or specifically the peanuts?

Otherwise, try, say a week, when you swap the nuts out and a piece of cheese in. If it makes a material difference, you might have some clues.
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Well always measure out my 30g prob have most days. Do eat cheese quite a lot
 
amanda19640 said:
Well always measure out my 30g prob have most days. Do eat cheese quite a lot
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What about your general food consumption, is it going up/down or changing in any way?

My bloods go up a bit (due to increased incidences of liver dump) when I go too low carb. Clearly that only shows on a snapshot finger prick tests, as there would be associated lows, but all worth considering of it concerns you.
 
AndBreathe said:
What about your general food consumption, is it going up/down or changing in any way?

My bloods go up a bit (due to increased incidences of liver dump) when I go too low carb. Clearly that only shows on a snapshot finger prick tests, as there would be associated lows, but all worth considering of it concerns you.
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That's interesting thanks, do think I'm going longer between meals
 
Salt can be good, or bad, and can be a personal thing.
If the only thing you're doing differently is salted peanuts, it's either the salt, or the peanuts.
Or then again, with diabetes, it could simply be a change in condition.
Bit if you change one thing at a time, at least you'll get an idea what is making a difference.
 
SunnyExpat said:
Salt can be good, or bad, and can be a personal thing.
If the only thing you're doing differently is salted peanuts, it's either the salt, or the peanuts.
Or then again, with diabetes, it could simply be a change in condition.
Bit if you change one thing at a time, at least you'll get an idea what is making a difference.
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Yes that's true thanks.
 
Southport gp only recommends almond and walnuts? They have zero GI.
Peanuts have a GI of 15 and more carbs hence not the best option in quantity.
D.
carbs in peanuts 16 grms/100 grams
 
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lindisfel said:
Southport gp only recommends almond and walnuts? They have zero GI.
Peanuts have a GI of 15 and more carbs hence not the best option in quantity.
D.
carbs in peanuts 16 grms/100 grams
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Wow that's the culprit then!! Thanks
 
I do cashews (salted) and they do nothing to me. Pity they cost as much as they do.
 
@amanda19640 never thought to tag you too about Lidl's loose salted nuts - not as good as salted peanuts but maybe would suit you as a substitute?
 
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